Fragrance comparison

Bliss vs Aubade

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 21 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

Bliss

Symétrie

3.1477 votes

Rank #22,334 FloralRose

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30%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Aubade

3.9969 votes

Rank #11,891 PowderyAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aubade takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bliss
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aubade
Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Bliss1/7

Aubade6/7

Ratings & consensus: Aubade
Community sentiment: Aubade
Longevity: Aubade
Sillage & projection: Aubade
Value for money: Bliss
Versatility: Aubade
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aubade

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BlissSymétrie

AubadeAubade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.14/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

3.99/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerAubadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

5%Love

35%Like

35%Ok

18%Dislike

6%Hate

77 votes

33%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerAubadeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAubade

SillageAubade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerBlissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose88%

fresh77%

fruity65%

violet53%

sweet42%

powdery100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

musky69%

nutty61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

White PearPeonyTurkish RoseDamask RoseFreesiaVioletLily-of-the-ValleyVanillaPatchouliAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Sweet AlmondClove

Heart

HeliotropeVioletFreesiaRosePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesPeony, Damask Rose, Freesia and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall27

Winter19

Day100

Night–

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night100

Category winnerAubadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#11,891

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerAubadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bliss is a romantic floral fragrance that combines crisp white pear with a heart of lush peonies and Turkish roses. Launched in 2017, it offers a clean, soapy profile that feels like a fresh morning in a spring garden. It is a lightweight, non-offensive choice for daytime wear and casual occasions.

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Aubade by Aubade is a powdery floral fragrance defined by its heart of heliotrope and violet, resting on a base of sweet almond, musk, and vanilla. It offers an intimate, cozy sensation that sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for casual autumn days or quiet evenings at home when you want a soft, comfo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bliss or Aubade?

Aubade takes 6 of 7 categories. Bliss is rated 3.14/5 from 77 votes; Aubade is rated 3.99/5 from 69 votes. Choose Bliss for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aubade for a powdery and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bliss or Aubade?

Aubade lasts longest (Aubade 67/100, Bliss 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bliss or Aubade?

Aubade projects furthest (Aubade 63/100, Bliss 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bliss and Aubade smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Peony, Damask Rose, Freesia and Violet.

Is Bliss or Aubade better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bliss is the stronger pick. For winter, Aubade is the stronger pick. Bliss suits daytime wear; Aubade suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bliss and Aubade?

Bliss features White Pear, Peony, Turkish Rose, Damask Rose and Freesia. Aubade has top notes of Sweet Almond and Clove, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Freesia and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Cedar.